I Probably Shouldn’t Grocery Shop This Way | Calm, Non-Anxious Christmas 2025 Vlogmas

How much does it really cost to feed a family? The 4th in a series of week-long grocery hauls with meal plans for my family of 5, with cost and comparison to USDA budget recommendations.

Week #1: https://youtu.be/1KbkOKfrDeg?si=61TcEKHeBgJdjozQ
Week #2: https://youtu.be/MPQgLAx_Mxc?si=7WJmr-T9DggF5g7F
Week #3: https://youtu.be/cZud0EOckCY?si=3CtKgy6N7JcUfBkH

USDA Food Cost charts (they redesigned this page since I filmed these videos): https://www.fns.usda.gov/research/cnpp/usda-food-plans/cost-food-monthly-reports

~Inspiration~
Brookies: https://simplybeautifuleating.com/2023/01/13/brookies-chocolate-chip-cookie-brownie-bars/
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls: https://thecozycook.com/copycat-texas-roadhouse-rolls/
Zuppa Toscana: https://cafedelites.com/zuppa-toscana/
Beer Chili Recipe (*see note): https://midwestfoodieblog.com/beef-and-beer-chili/
Spicy Ramen: https://www.plainchicken.com/spicy-pork-noodles/

*I used my slow cooker with the saute function so I could brown the ground beef, and simmer the broth with the beer in it before changing it over to slow cook function. I might just sub beef broth next time for the beer.

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~Inspiration~
Alabama Fire Crackers: https://www.anallievent.com/alabama-fire-crackers/
Smoked Sausage Pasta: https://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2014/09/pan-cheesy-smoked-sausage-pasta-recipe/
Chocolate Lasagna (classic): https://www.thekitchensnob.com/chocolate-lasagna/
Hot Cocoa Chocolate Lasagna: https://pofzi.com/no-bake-hot-chocolate-lasagna-recipe/

USDA Cost of Food Charts: https://www.fns.usda.gov/research/cnpp/usda-food-plans/cost-food-monthly-reports

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👩🏼‍🍳 PANTRY COOKING PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh7bR5ebGiwMtSPYpKstdfbCuUjOHy4Cu

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*As an online entrepreneur, I sometimes work with companies who want me to feature their products on my channel. This means that some of my links are affiliate links, and I receive referral credit or a commission on purchases made at no additional cost to the consumer. This also means that some videos are sponsored, and I earn a payment for my work with that company, while my videos remain FREE TO THE VIEWER. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I am an amazon affiliate; this means that I earn commissions on the sale of certain Amazon products that are purchased as a result of traffic from my channel. You are not required to use my links.

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~Inspiration~
Honey Oat Sandwich Bread: https://hostessatheart.com/honey-oat-pain-de-mie/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Grow#recipe
Crockpot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup: https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/crockpotinstant-pot-cream-of-chicken-wild-rice-soup-panera-copycat/
Garlic Butter bow Tie Pasta: https://bitezly.com/garlic-butter-bowtie-pasta-with-ground-beef-recipe/
Marshmallow Crispy Cookies: https://thesaltedsweets.com/marshmallow-crispy-cookies-costco-copycat/
Alabama Fire Crackers: https://www.anallievent.com/alabama-fire-crackers/

Partnership/Business inquiries: [email protected]
*🎵Music from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/katr72/

*As an online entrepreneur, I sometimes work with companies who want me to feature their products on my channel. This means that some of my links are affiliate links, and I receive referral credit or a commission on purchases made at no additional cost to the consumer. This also means that some videos are sponsored, and I earn a payment for my work with that company, while my videos remain FREE TO THE VIEWER. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I am an amazon affiliate; this means that I earn commissions on the sale of certain Amazon products that are purchased as a result of traffic from my channel. You are not required to use my links.